keybytes
Designed in KiCad! There are two boards, the Keybit and the Keyword, and both are 1u (19.05mm x 19.05mm).
keybytes launched on 25 October 2026. It ranked #17 on Daily Launch on 26 October 2026 with a Launch Score of 66, from 97 points on Show HN. It was new in the ranking that day.
What is keybytes?
Designed in KiCad! There are two boards, the Keybit and the Keyword, and both are 1u (19.05mm x 19.05mm). A single key with a Cherry MX switch and a CH32V003. Every side has pogo pins for 3.3V, GND and I2C so it can connect to the keyword or to other keybits, and the pads on the corners are for programming.
From its README on GitHub
keybytes is a launch on Show HN. It is written in C.
In its own words
A Truly Modular Keyboard
From its Show HN post
Launch timeline
Launch Score, last 7 days
Ranked on one day so far: 66 of 100 on 26 October.